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V8 BYA

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,903 mi
Last recorded146,903 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 BYA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 146,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 146,903 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 134,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2024 122,646 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 117,890 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 108,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flitch plate/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flitch plate/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion to rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 108,585 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flitch plate/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flitch plate/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion to rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 103,526 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 103,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 92,136 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 89,764 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 89,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 83,259 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 83,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 67,872 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 52,676 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 41,256 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 35,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 30,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Audi A5?

Based on 1,497,195 MOT tests across 148,987 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
7,148
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
148,987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,175
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,432
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 7,396
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V8 BYA is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2010 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 82,794 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,175 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V8 BYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 16 years old, this Audi A5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V8 BYA is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 21 June 2010.

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